...16 So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that showeth mercy. 17 For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that 1 might show my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth. PARAPHRASE....

...compassion. So tlien it is not of him that willcth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that showeth mercy. For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that 1 might show my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth." Here are...

...hardening Pharaoh's heart — telling him to beware of the same fate — quoting the words of St. Paul, " For the Scripture saith unto Pharaoh, even for this same purpose have I raised thee up," &c. and leaving the passage without comment; you have not done it — for the sinner might understand...

...and properly, in whomsoever it be found; less power does not, and because such power sheweth mercy. For the Scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth. Therefore hath...

...17-24 have the following to say about Pharaoh and about how God deals with stubborn and wicked hearts: "For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth. Therefore hath...

...that willeth, or of him y1 runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy. For ye scripture saith unto Pharoh Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up that I might shew my power in thee, & that my name might be declared throughout all yc Earth. Therefore he hath...

...asserts His sovereignty over all human activity, as in the case of the pharaoh. The apostle wrote, "For the Scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth. Therefore hath...

...incident of mercy softens somewhat Paul's next illustration, the hardening and punishing of Pharaoh. "For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth. Therefore hath...

...punishes creatures inordinately for delinquencies of which He himself is necessarily the necessitating For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this...throughout all the earth. Therefore hath he mercy upon whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth. Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he...

...metaphor of the potter and the clay to illustrate God's mercy, compassion, and longsuffering toward us. For the scripture saith unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might shew my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth. Therefore hath...